1840 - Guns begin to use pin-fire cartridges. 1847 - The telegraph is invented. 1850 - True shotguns in common use. In the second half of the 18th century, musket design branched out. This period ...

24/7 Wall St. Posted: January 26, 2025 | Last updated: January 26, 2025 Firearms originated in 14th-century China as "hand cannons" and gradually spread globally, with Europe developing the ...